1800's Syroco Bookends Value & Appraisal

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Posted by The Cobbler

16 years ago

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Description Two identical wooden depictions of 1800's man in gentleman's clothing. The entire back of the bookend makes up a bookshelf and desk with an ink well and pigeon holes; three large drawers behind a man standing reading a book.

Category General Antiques and Collectibles

Medium A wood-like substance. Round metal bases.

Distinguishing marks Identical carved images of 1800's gentleman in a library;has on period clothes like knickers and 3/4-length coat; tuxedo collar. One knee is slightly bent; reading a book.

Condition Good

Size and dimensions of this item six inches by four inches.

Date Period early 1800's

Weight 1.5 lbs

History Found in a dumpster in 1993 in Boston's South End.

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Re: 1800's Syroco Bookends

Your bookends are not anywhere near as old as you think. The Syroco molding process was developed by the Syracuse Ornamental Company in the 1890's. The material is a combination of a wood compound and glue that were then poured into molds. The finished castings look hand carved. The Syracuse Ornamental Company became Syroco, Inc. during the 1930s. We see these sell for about $40.00 at auction. Lovejoy

1800's Syroco Bookends

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